# Virtual Regatta

> Online Sailing Boat Simulator!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id387893495](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id387893495)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id387893495`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Virtual Regatta
- **Category:** Simulation
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (752 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.2.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-15
- **First published:** 2010-10-29
- **Size:** 304 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/virtual-regatta/id387893495)
- **Website:** [http://www.virtualregatta.com](http://www.virtualregatta.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://static.virtualregatta.com/ressources/PrivacyPolicyVRApps.htm?v=201807](https://static.virtualregatta.com/ressources/PrivacyPolicyVRApps.htm?v=201807)

## Description

What is Virtual Regatta?

Virtual Regatta is a free offshore sailing game and real-time racing simulator. Race against rivals and Vendée Globe skippers across devices—computer, smartphone, or tablet—and feel like a true skipper navigating the world's seas.

Endless possibilities and realism strengthen the experience: a wide fleet of boats, multiple offshore race formats, and features such as energy management and minute-by-minute position updates. Join a global community of over 1 million e-sailors and compete in official events linked to major races.

## Rankings

- #64,485 — Overall

## Review summary

Virtual Regatta delivers a realistic sailing concept and a strong global community, which many players value for its education and challenge. However, it is hampered by recurring bugs, unstable updates, problematic purchases and refunds, intrusive ads, and monetization changes that reduce free options. To regain broad appeal, the app needs stability, fairer monetization, and improved customer support while preserving its educational and community aspects.

### Pros

- Realistic sailing concept with educational value about oceans and winds.
- Global, active community of players around the world.
- Depth and challenge that appeals to sailing enthusiasts and long-time players.

### Cons

- Frequent bugs and crashes, including loading failures and UI instability after updates.
- Purchases often fail or are not refunded consistently; VIP/support perceived as unhelpful.
- Intrusive ads and constant prompts to buy credits disrupt the gameplay experience.
- Pricing model changes and pay-to-win perception, with free options shrinking and higher costs.
- Updates that break functionality and degrade UI/readability, especially on mobile devices.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id387893495)